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Silver Medallion IRB Driver. PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment PUASAR014A Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations. Housekeeping. Course Timings & Breaks. Facilities. Phones/ Pagers. Exits. Assembly Point. Course Overview.
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Silver Medallion IRB Driver PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment PUASAR014A Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations
Housekeeping Course Timings & Breaks Facilities Phones/ Pagers Exits Assembly Point
Course Overview • Session times and locations • Types of training • Theory • Dry practical • Wet practical • Trainers • Why become an IRB Driver?
Resources • Powercraft Manual 7th Ed • Learner Guide • Personal Protective Equipment
Course Outcomes • By the end of this course you will be able to: • Understand the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Driver • Drive an IRB • Perform rescues in an IRB as a Driver
Assessment Activities • Task 1 – Log of training hours • Task 2 – Written questioning • Task 3 – Observation • Pre-and post-operational checks • IRB Capsize procedure • Motor re-start procedure • Task 4 – Observation • Rescues
Safety! • Safety is the primary consideration in all IRB operations, poor driving can be the cause of injuries to the Driver, Crewperson and public • The IRB is a high profile and expensive piece of equipment • Be aware of your own limitations and those of your Crew • Always follow the Powercraft Code of Conduct
What is the Role of an IRB Driver? • The IRB Driver is responsible for overall operation of IRB and is responsible for the boat and crew and to the community and organisation • An IRB Driver must always comply with the Powercaft Code of Conduct
Leading the IRB crewperson • The Driver supervises the Crewperson in the pre and post operational maintenance of the IRB hull • The Driver gives directions to the Crewperson while in the IRB • The Driver needs to have good communication skills to give clear instructions and to listen to the Crew who will help identify hazards.
IRB Equipment and Storage Areas • Types of IRB used in our service • SLSA approved outboard motors and propellers • Safety issues in the IRB area e.g. • Manual handling • Safe storage of fuel • Reporting damaged equipment • Accident/incident reporting
Crewperson Pre-operational Duties • Inflating the hull to correct pressure • Assisting the driver with fuelling • Assisting the driver to place the motor onto the transom • Ensuring that foot straps and handles are secure • Checking ancillary equipment • Completing log books • Reporting damaged equipment • Warming -up
Driver Pre-operational Duties • Checking logbooks and preparing the motor • Supervise and assist the Crewperson in the set-up and checks of the IRB hull • Assembly of the fuel cell and motor onto the hull • Set-up of radio communication equipment
Risk Assessment • Before every practical training session in the water a risk assessment should be conducted to determine if it safe to operate an IRB today. it should consider: • Surf and weather conditions • The tide • Space available for training • Location of launch and landing site • Seaweed or other debris in the water • Number of trainers and candidates • Skill level of the candidates
Post-operational Procedures • Hose-down the IRB with fresh water • Inspect the IRB for damage and record in the log book when not possible to repair • Run the motor down for 3-5 minutes • Hose the motor with fresh water • While the motor is still running disconnect the fuel line and allow excess fuel to be used • Refill the fuel cell • Perform any necessary maintenance
